Baby Samantha Pendo Stories

Four police officers charged with murder of Baby Pendo, 39 others in 2017 post-poll chaos
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

This case marks the first time that police officers have been charged under the International Crimes Act, a significant step in the pursuit of justice...

Rights groups decry injustice as charges against 8 officers in Baby Pendo case dropped
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 05, 2025

This comes after the ODPP reviewed the case on Monday and approved charges against only four of the accused individuals, with charges against the rema...

Baby Pendo murder case: Eleven police officers to be charged with crimes against humanity
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

They are accused of orchestrating or enabling violent police operations that led to the death of Baby Pendo and 39 other civilians during protests tha...

Court dismisses appeal to delay trial of 12 police officers accused of killing Baby Pendo
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The judges further reminded the suspects that a delay in the trial would affect the quality of justice.

Plea taking for 12 police officers in Baby Pendo case pushed to January 29 as judge transferred
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Baby Pendo was reportedly hit on the head by police who stormed her parents' house in Nyalenda slums, Kisumu.

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